Mariam The Believer (Wildbirds & Peacedrums, Fire! Orchestra) explores the realms of art pop through a fusion of melancholic lyrics, uplifting pop experiments, and a distinctive, captivating voice. This spring, she will visit ALICE with her new album Breathing Techniques, which will be beautifully presented in a chamber music setting.

Swedish vocalist Mariam Wallentin delves into the melancholic sphere of art pop with her solo project Mariam The Believer, which she began in 2012. Thematically, she addresses the darker sides of life, with a particular focus on loneliness and alienation. However, Mariam The Believer creates a dynamic contrast between the melancholic lyrical universe, uplifting physical pop experiments, and, above all, her distinctive and deeply captivating voice.

With roots in improvisation as well as pop and soul, Mariam Wallentin has ventured into a variety of musical territories. She is one half of Wildbirds & Peacedrums and one of the creative forces behind the jazz collective Fire! Orchestra, which has performed intoxicating concerts at ALICE. Wallentin has also collaborated with names like Deerhoof, Konono No 1, Damien Rice, and Leslie Feist, worked with choirs, string ensembles, and symphony orchestras, sung for Björk, and participated in an experimental opera by noise musician Ben Frost. Notably, she has won the Manifest Award and the Jazzkatten Prize and has been nominated for several Grammys. When Mariam The Believer visits ALICE this spring, it will be with her new album Breathing Techniques (2024), which will be beautifully presented in a chamber music setting.